Charlie Nagatani is a legend. Not just in Japan but also in the US, since, through his 60+ career in country music , he has gained honorary citizenship in 33 U.S. states, met two American presidents, been recognized as an official Kentucky Colonel, won awards and medals from various peace and cultural societies and, perhaps the most prestigious item on the list for a country star, earned membership as a performer at the Grand Ole Opry, the iconic heart of country music located in Nashville, Tennessee (source: Japan Times). Furthermore, Good Time Charlie, his bar in Kumamoto, has been providing a portal to rural America for decades for the fans of his and his band, Charlie and the Cannonballs, while being one of the main sources of income for him and his family. “Far Western” explores his life, history and current situation, along with a number of other Japanese country and bluegrass musicians,...
- 7/21/2020
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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